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French Polynesia
Papeetē · Oceania
Overview
French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française) is a collection of over 100 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between California and Australia. It is an overseas country (pays d'outre-mer), the only French territory with this status. French Polynesia is and has been the dream destination of travellers for many decades; you don't get much more beautiful—or expensive—than this.
Country facts
Flag
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Capital
Papeetē
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Area
4,167 km²
Landlocked
No
Independent
No
UN member
No
ISO code
PF · PYF
Official name
French Polynesia
Coordinates
-15.00, -140.00
External sources
Nearby in French Polynesia6
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